Proposition 35 Passes
Proposition 35 passed on November 5, 2024. The initiative makes the MCO Tax permanent, and budget language eliminated CHW/P/R rate increases which were to go into effect on January 1, 2025.
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November 2024 Election Results in Republican Control
The November 5, 2024 election resulted in Republican control of the Presidency, as well as the House and Senate, a Republican trifecta that poses a very real threat to health care access and affordability and the rights and protections of…
Office of Health Care Affordability Limits Growth of Health Care Spending
The Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) Board, led by Secretary Ghaly, approved a plan to limit the growth of health care spending to 3% by 2029.
The National Patient Safety Board Act (H.R. 7591) Introduced
U.S. Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Dr. Michael Burgess (TX-26), members of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, introduced the National Patient Safety Board Act (H.R. 7591)
CPEHN’s Networks and Coalitions Host Annual Retreats
The Having Our Say Coalition and the Behavioral Health Equity Collaborative held a joint network retreat in Oakland. The Organizing for Public Health Leadership Academy also held its network retreat in Berkeley.
CPEHN Hosts Webinar on A Roadmap to Building Toward Anti-Racist Governments
CPEHN hosted a webinar on The Roadmap. Guest speakers from Orange, Sonoma, and Monterey counties shared their experience and expertise working to advance racial equity in their county governments. Learn more about the project here.
CPEHN Published New Report: A Roadmap on Building Toward Anti-Racist Governments
The report is a culmination of a two-year policy research project and presents a strategic framework for governments to address systemic racism and advance racial and health equity.
CPEHN’s Co-Sponsored Bill AB 3161 (Bonta) Was Signed Into Law!
CPEHN’s co-sponsored bill AB 3161 (Bonta) the Equity in Health Care Act was signed into law. AB 3161 will require hospitals to update their patient safety plans to include a process for addressing racism and discrimination in patient care.
CPEHN Publishes New Report: Improving Mental Health Care for Immigrant and Refugee Communities
The report provides recommendations on how to best address this group’s mental health needs.
CPEHN Hosts Webinar on California’s Updated Essential Health Benefits (EHB)
CPEHN hosted an all-network call on California’s updated Essential Health Benefits (EHB). Guest speakers included Mary Watanabe, Director of the California Department of Managed Health Care, and Colin Reusch, Director of Policy at Community Catalyst.